Complete an undergraduate admission application

To expedite the admission decision, use ASU’s Application for Admission and self-report your high school grades. The benefit of using the Common Application is that one application can be submitted to multiple colleges, with an additional supplemental form and fee for each college. The fee for the Common Application and ASU’s Application for Admission may be different, so please review before deciding which option is right for you. ASU does not require an essay or personal statement in either option.

Step 02

Submit the nonrefundable application fee

Arizona residents: $50 Domestic nonresidents: $70

You can pay using a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or eCheck at the time you submit your application or when you log in to My ASU. Or you can mail a check or money order to Admission Services (payable to Arizona State University) at the address below.

Step 04

Request to have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly to ASU

ACT or SAT scores are required for merit scholarship consideration and ASU course placement. They are also required for some majors and can be helpful in the general admission process. Have your test scores sent to ASU from ACT or College Board.

Step 05

Check application status

Once you’ve completed all these steps, ASU will review your application. To see if you have any missing items and to review your admission status, sign in at My ASU using your ASURITE UserID, which is sent to you after you apply for admission.

Step 06

Fill out the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used to award federal grants, loans, work-study and certain scholarships, and can be filed now for the 2019-2020 school year. We encourage you to file right away. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081.

Applicants must successfully complete the ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.00 in each subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses. See detailed competency requirements for more information.

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Helpful admission information

Higher admission requirements

If your first-choice major has higher requirements, you will be instructed to select a second major without higher requirements.

Common Application

ASU accepts both the Common Application and our own online application for incoming freshmen. Only one application will be accepted, with no preference between the ASU application and the Common Application. If two applications are submitted, one will be canceled in our system. Application fees are nonrefundable.

Individual review

ASU admission decisions begin the first week of September. Students who do not meet the admission standards will be evaluated through individual review and may experience a longer wait time for an admission decision.

Homeschool students

ASU welcomes applications from home-educated students. You can easily fill out the application and then include additional information to accurately demonstrate your accomplishments.

How to apply if you have a GED

Students may also meet admission requirements by submitting an official GED score of 500 or above for tests taken before January 2014 or a GED battery average score of 170 or above for tests taken after January 2014.

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Frequently asked questions about applying to college

When should I apply to college as a freshman?

The ASU application opens on or around July 1 each year. You are encouraged to apply to ASU as early as possible. Nov. 1 is ASU’s priority admission date, and Feb. 1 is ASU’s regular admission date. The earlier you apply, the earlier you’ll receive an admission decision and the more likely you’ll be to secure the most financial aid possible.

Is it okay to submit applications to several different universities?

Yes, you should apply to all the universities you are interested in possibly attending. Just be aware that universities charge application fees, which can add up. Many universities are part of the Common Application , including ASU, which can save you time by using the information you enter once for several applications.

Other than the admission application, what information will I need to provide to complete the application process?

In addition to the application, you will need to submit the nonrefundable application fee, as well as self-report your high school grades or have your high school transcripts sent to ASU. You don’t have to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission, but you do need to submit them for merit scholarship consideration and course placement. Some majors do require test scores.